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Morning Papers Headline: Happy 50th Birthday Jacquie (VIDEO)

Roland Martin wishes his wife, Jacquie Hood Martin, a happy 50th birthday from the set of Morning Joe.

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: JRW Stripped Of U.S. Titile A Byproduct Of Racism Or Socioeconomics?

Last summer Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West little league team won the U.S. portion of the Little League World Series and went on the win the Little League World Series. As a result of adults falsifying boundaries to add ineligible players to their team, JRW has been stripped of their U.S. title. White Sox executive vice president Kenny […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: ACA Open Enrollment Deadline Approaches

Deadline Approaches For Healthcare Enrollment. HHS Secretary Explains How To Avoid Penalties Health & Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell joined Roland Martin Thursday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss this year’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment deadline. The last day to sign up for healthcare coverage is and avoid a penalty is Sunday, February 15, 2015. According […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Should African Americans Choose Politics Over Party?

Ray Baker sits in the Roland Martin in this special edition of “The Roland Martin Show” live from the Republican National Committee Trailblazer Black History Month Awards. Baker talks with Demos.org’s Donovan Ramsey about the Akai Gurley police killing case. Professor of African-American Studies at Howard University, Joshua Myers about Kendrick Lamar’s new single “The Blacker the Berry.” Lamar’s controversial […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Pres. Obama Meets With CBC To Discuss Poverty, Criminal Justice Reform

President Barack Obama Meets With The Congressional Black Caucus Addressing poverty and reforming the criminal justice system were among the topics that came up at a White House meeting Tuesday between President Obama and members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). Rep. Mia Love (R, Utah), the first black female Republican elected to Congress, was […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Breaking Down The Boko Haram Crisis In Nigeria

Guest host Ray Baker sits in for Roland Martin in this edition of “The Roland Martin Show.” In this edition Baker discusses the Boko Haram crisis in Nigera, campaign finance reform, Comcast Sports’ Brian Jackson talks about the Atlanta Hawks rise in the Eastern Conference standings and the passing of former North Carolina Men’s Basketball […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Is School Choice The Black Choice?

Is School Choice The Black Choice? Sen. Tim Scott, Roland Martin Discuss The Choice Act Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) joined Roland Martin Tuesday on “NewsOne Now” for an exclusive interview to discuss education in America, school choice and the Choice Act. The Choice Act will expand the options given to families when it comes to […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: NAACP Image Awards Rewind

Ava DuVernay: People Are Committed To #BlackLivesMatter “Selma” director Ava DuVernay addressed attendees of the 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards with a heartfelt and passionate message about #BlackLivesMatter. During her speech she reminded us that African Americans are now not the only one’s who are committed to the movement sweeping the nation. She said, “It was […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Are Civil Rights Events More About Looking Back Than Looking Forward?

Dr. Rose Sanders joined Roland Martin on “The Roland Martin Show” to discuss the Selma 50th Anniversary Jubilee,  commemorating the 50th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” the Selma-to-Montgomery March, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The commemorative celebrations will take place March 5th – March 8th, 2015. During the second hour of “The Roland Martin Show,” Martin poses the […]

Samuel L. Jackson On Why He Has No Interest In Being The First Black James Bond

Roland Martin talks to one of Hollywood’s hardest-working actors, Samuel L. Jackson. He’s starring in the new movie  Kingsman: The Secret Service, where he plays a uber cool villain of sorts. “I get to be the guy with a different idea,” Jackson says. “You can call him a villain if you’d like.” Kingsman is about a group […]